Shadow of the swastika
by Doug Wilhelm
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A young boy named Leo navigates the dangers and moral complexities of Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical novel.
Leo witnesses and experiences significant violence during wartime.
Some mild profanity may be present due to the war setting.
No blasphemy is featured in this story.
No substance use is depicted in this book.
Themes of despair and loss may touch on self-harm indirectly.
The war setting creates tense and frightening situations.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this story.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical novel.
The Nazi ideology presents a strong non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeo shows immense courage in facing overwhelming adversity.
Faith is not a central theme, though hope is present.
Acts of kindness and protection show self-giving love.
Themes of survival and resilience are present, not repentance.
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